Minnesota play host to the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the NFL season.
Here, I’ll examine these teams closer, including a preview of the game, the odds, my prediction, and my best bet for this matchup.
Let’s check it out.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings betting tip
Minesota Vikings to win at 1.74 @ bet365
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings preview
In an NFC North battle, Minnesota (5-0) hosts the Detroit Lions (4-1).
The Detroit Lions are coming off two 40-plus point performances, while Minnesota had a Week 6 bye week.
Whatever team wins will move or stay in first place in the division.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds
Find the match odds for Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, courtesy of bet365. Odds are current at the time of writing. Odds are subject to change.
WinnerOddsDetroit Lions2.15Minnesota Vikings1.74
SpreadOddsDetroit Lions(+2.5) 1.90Minnesota Vikings(-2.5) 1.90
Total pointsOddsOver50 (1.90)Under50 (1.90)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings prediction
The Detroit Lions head into this game without defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who fractured his tibia in their Week 6 domination of the Dallas Cowboys. This is a massive blow to their defence.
The Detroit Lions have a top-tier offence, but they’ll take on a Minnesota defence with 11 interceptions (first) and 20 sacks (third).
Minnesota should also have tight end T.J. Hockenson back in the lineup.
Still, both defences, in terms of passing yards and passing touchdowns, demonstrate that they’re more of a “bend but don’t break” style, meaning they allow a lot of yards, but opposing teams have a hard time getting into the end zone.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings betting tips
With this being a divisional matchup, we could see some scoring or a game script that goes outside the stats, but I think this will be a lower-scoring game.
Minnesota have only trailed for three minutes and 26 seconds this season.
The Detroit Lions defense should still be more than solid as they have seven interceptions (tied for fourth-most).
Minnesota wins this one at home, but the Detroit Lions keep it close enough to cover.
Going with the Minnesota here, 20-18.
I think Minnesota’s defense makes a critical play to seal the game.
Bet on Vikings to to win at 1.74 with bet365
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings game info
Who: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota
Date: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MA
Where to watch: FOX
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Richard Janvrin
Richard Janvrin brings nearly a decade of experience covering sports, sports betting, and everything iGaming. Richard received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism/English from the University of New Hampshire. Throughout his career, Richard has written for sites like Bleacher Report, Forbes, The Game Day, WSN, Gambling.com, and many more.
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